USING DIGITAL SCALES IN PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS

Abstract

Currently, there are many types of digital scales used to measure mass with high accuracy, stable operation, and ease of operation and adjustment on the market. How to choose a suitable electronic scale to use as a dynamometer in teaching Physics and research in Physics education? Based on a review of the literature and laboratory testing, this current study introduces some experimental options with electronic balances when learning about the interaction forces of physical processes. These methods can be used to measure a physical quantity or investigate or verify a physical result in the fields of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism. In each plan, the theoretical basis, preparation of tools, layout, steps to conduct the experiment, and suggestions for using the experiment are stated. The proposed experimental plans can be used in the process of teaching corresponding physics content in high schools or universities in the direction of developing students' abilities.